History Night

History Night presented by the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce and the McCormick County Historical Commission
Fireside Chat with Bobby F. Edmonds
Please join us for an evening with author, historical and story teller Bobby Franc Edmonds. He is deidicated to preserving the history of McCormick County and surrounding areas. The topic for this evening will be the building of the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake. In his book "A Culture Lost to Thurmond Lake", Bobby has captured photos and records of the many people who were displaced when the dam was built.

The US Army Corps of Engineer J. Strom Thurmond Dam project was designed for flood control, hydropower, fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, water supply, downstream navigation and recreation. The lake comprises nearly 71,000 surface and 1,200 square miles of shoreline.

Mr. Edmonds has written 17 books focusing on the history of the McCormick area.